The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will conduct lane closures on Interstate 24 in Rutherford County. On Wednesday, February 4, from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m., TDOT crews will close eastbound lanes on I-24 from mile marker 67 to 68, just east of Sam Ridley Parkway. Crews will close two lanes at a time, starting…

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continue to support the local and state-led response to the winter storm in Tennessee. On January 28, President Trump amended Tennessee’s federal emergency disaster declaration, allowing FEMA to quickly reimburse the state for response efforts totaling $3.75 million. “DHS and FEMA began…

United Way of South Central Tennessee announces the opening of the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program for the upcoming tax season, January 31st – April 11th, 2026. According to the IRS, the EITC “helps low- to moderate-income workers and families get a tax break. If you qualify, you can use the credit to reduce…

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) continues to urge motorists to stay home as clearance of interstate and state routes continues. TDOT crews are on day seven of around-the-clock operations and are making real progress despite challenging conditions. This is a statewide, coordinated response, and every region is engaged. These figures help illustrate the scale…

As ice, downed trees, and hazardous road conditions continue to impact travel across Tennessee, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has been working tirelessly to assist motorists. Since the start of the storm, THP troopers have responded to a significant number of weather-related incidents. They have been on duty around the clock, assisting stranded drivers, responding…

Cannon County Schools are closed. Cannon County government offices are closed Tuesday.  This includes the County Health Department and the convenience center. All Cannon County General Sessions and Juvenile Court dockets are canceled for Tuesday. General Sessions cases will be reset to February 17th.  All attorneys and parties will be contacted later this week to…

TDOT Asking Motorists Not to Drive in Dangerous, Icy Conditions The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) continues to strongly urge motorists to stay home. TDOT crews are on their fourth day of clearing roads and are now removing downed trees. Due to the prolonged weather event, with ice and dangerously low temperatures being experienced across the state, conditions…